Inside Iowa State

Jan. 16, 2009

Emerging Leaders Academy inaugural class boasts 20 members

by Diana Pounds

Twenty faculty and P&S staff members will make up the first class of Iowa State's new Emerging Leaders Academy.

The leadership development program is similar to one created by executive vice president and provost Elizabeth Hoffman during her tenure as president of the University of Colorado.

"An immensely talented group of on-campus and outside experts will help the class develop leadership skills during a series of workshops throughout the year," Hoffman said. "Class members will explore such topics as decision-making styles, organizational theory, leadership theory, balancing family and professional roles, and effects of gender and diversity issues on work teams."

J.D. Beatty, a retired faculty member and ISU administrator, chaired the committee that developed the academy. The program is an executive vice president and provost office initiative to enhance leadership development opportunities for faculty and P&S staff, particularly those already in administrative roles or considering administrative positions in the future.

This year's class was selected by nomination. A new Emerging Leaders Academy class will be chosen in a similar process in early October 2009.

Following are those selected for the first leaders academy and the units in which they work.

• David Biedenbach, executive vice president and provost's office
• Michele Boettcher, dean of students
• Angela Bradley, information technology, executive vice president and provost's office
• Donald Chrusciel, facilities planning and management
• Carolyn Cutrona, psychology
• Veronica Dark, psychology
• Ann Marie Fiore, apparel, educational studies and hospitality management
• Shelley Hawkins, library
• Ted Heindel, mechanical engineering
• Cynthia Jenks, U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory
• Jacy Johnson, extension communications and external relations
• Joel Johnson, College of Engineering, academic and student affairs
• Ingrid Lilligren, art and design
• Thomas Lubberstedt, agronomy
• Lynne Mumm, Institute for Physical Research and Technology
• Donna Niday, English
• Craig Ogilvie, physics and astronomy
• Carla Peterson, human development and family studies, College of Human Sciences administration
• Loreto Prieto, psychology
• Bonnie Whalen, student affairs

Emerging Leaders Academy faculty

• Corly Brooke, professor and associate dean, College of Human Sciences
• Susan Carlson, professor and associate provost for faculty advancement and diversity
• Pete Englin, director, department of residence
• Francesca Galarraga, assistant director, equal opportunity and diversity
• Walt Gmelch, dean, School of Education, University of San Francisco
• Elizabeth Hoffman, professor and executive vice president and provost
• Dave Holger, professor and associate provost for academic programs
• Jeff Johnson, president, ISU Alumni Association
• Gerald Klonglan, professor emeritus, sociology
• Joe Kupfer, professor, and director, Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities
• Barb Licklider, University Professor, educational leadership and policy studies
• Ellen Rasmussen, associate vice president for budget and planning
• Dan Robinson, University Professor, educational leadership and policy studies
• John Schuh, Distinguished Professor, educational leadership and policy studies
• Denise Vrchota, adjunct assistant professor, English

"An immensely talented group of on-campus and outside experts will help the class develop leadership skills during a series of workshops throughout the year. Class members will explore such topics as decision-making styles, organizational theory, leadership theory, balancing family and professional roles, and effects of gender and diversity issues on work teams."

-- Elizabeth Hoffman